Today is Memorial Day, the day set aside to remember those who gave their lives for our country.  From 1868 to 1970, Memorial Day was observed on May 30th.  That changed in 1971 when Congress  changed its observance to the last Monday in May.  It is a Federal holiday which means the post office and banks will be closed.  Also, all federal, state, county and governmental offices will be closed.  Both the Town of Trion and the City of Summerville say that if you have an emergency today, you should call Chattooga 911.

Atrium Health EMS is sponsoring a Kayak Raffle in conjunction with Chattooga River Fest that is coming up on Saturday, June 10th in Trion.  They are raffling a Sun Dolphin Boss 10SS Sit-on Angler Kayak, and it comes complete with a Chattooga River Group Kayak Kushion.  Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5.  Contact any Chattooga River Group board member to purchase tickets.  They will also be selling tickets at River Fest on June 1oth, with a drawing at 6 PM – you don’t have to be present to win.

The Chatooga County Athletic Booster Club is having a golf fundraiser this coming Saturday at the Trion Golf Course.  The proceeds from the event will help purchase equipment and uniforms for Chattooga athletes.  There will be an 8:30 AM morning start and a 1:30 PM afternoon start.  Lunch will be served.  Modern Woodman of American, Summit Chapter 18115 is sponsoring the fundraiser and all proceeds raised will be matched by Modern Woodmen up to $2,500.

GBI Special Agent in Charge Jason Seacrist released the following information in the 35-year-old case of a young girl who deserves justice.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 28, 2023:

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While Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor those who gave their lives for our freedoms, it has also become a day that features sales and discounts.  Below you can find some of the deals being offered by fast food retailers for Memorial Day 2023:

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According to a report released recently by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, a sixty-three-year-old woman was arrested for littering and criminal trespass after she dumped cleaning supplies in a cattle pasture in the Gore area.

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The Chattooga River Group is planning a river cleaning event this Saturday June 3rd.  The group is planning to clean up in and along the river in advance of the Chattooga Riverfest event that is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th. The cleanup will start at the Trion Recreation Center and gets underway at 8:30 AM.  Garbage bags will be provided and volunteers are welcome.  For more information, contact the Chattooga River Group on their Facebook Page.